Lorri L. Jean & Darrel Cummings LGBTQ Leadership Lecture Series
The University of Rochester is committed to providing inclusive experience and equal access to programs and services. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center at (585) 276-3970. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
Spring 2025 LGBTQ Leadership Lecture and Dinner
Aaron C. Morris
Executive Director of Immigration Equality
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Feldman Ballroom
Register online by April 17
The Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center invites you to hear from renowned LGBTQ activist and Executive Director of Immigration Equality, Aaron C. Morris. Prior to becoming Executive Director, Aaron (he/him) led the organization's law and policy programs, supervised Immigration Equality's legal services, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and lobbying efforts. He is a member of the National Arab American Bar Association and the LGBTQ Bar Association. In 2014, he was named by the LGBTQ Bar Association as one of the Best LGBTQ Lawyers Under 40.
This event is open to the Rochester community, and will be catered by Salena’s Mexican Restaurant.
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Fall 2024 LGBTQ+ Leadership Lecture and Dinner
Maria Sjödin
Executive Director of Outright International
Wednesday, October 9, 6 p.m.
Maria Sjödin has been a leader in the LGBTIQ movement for 25 years, first in their home country, Sweden, and for over a decade in the international movement. Under their leadership, Outright International saw a period of extraordinary growth in visibility, diversification, and increased funding. They launched groundbreaking initiatives, such as Outright’s COVID-19 Global LGBTIQ Emergency Fund and pioneering engagement with international businesses.